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October 7, 2026
Appeals Court Judges Consider Evidence in 9/11 Families' Lawsuit Against Saudi Arabia
- The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments regarding Saudi Arabia's appeal against a lawsuit by families of 9/11 victims, focusing on the role of Omar al-Bayoumi in supporting the hijackers.
- The families allege that Bayoumi acted under the direction of Saudi officials, while Saudi Arabia maintains its innocence and claims sovereign immunity.
- The judges are considering whether to send the case back to the district court for further fact-finding, which could involve witness testimony.
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- Federal appeals judges don't reveal how they'll rule on Saudi Arabia's effort to end 9/11 litigationOct 7, 2026 at 7:43 PM · Independent
- 9/11 victims’ families challenge Saudi Arabia in appeals court hearingOct 7, 2026 at 8:28 PM · Independent
- 9/11 families flood New York court seeking justice over alleged Saudi plotters: ‘I’m still angry’Oct 7, 2026 at 8:58 PM · Independent
- Federal appeals judges don’t reveal how they’ll rule on Saudi Arabia’s effort to end 9/11 litigationOct 7, 2026 at 9:42 PM · NBC
- New York court hears arguments in ongoing 9/11 families' lawsuit against Saudi ArabiaOct 7, 2026 at 11:18 PM · BBC